The first two episodes of the seriesObi-Wan Kenobi are now streaming on Disney+, and we were able to discover them before offering you the following article. Gradually As a result of our viewing, in fact, we spotted various details and an easter egg, which we now present to you below. And there were some particularly well-placed ones, as you will see!
WARNING: This article contains spoilers for the first two episodes of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series.. Don’t read on if you don’t want to read it.
1) A FLASHBACK OF ORDER 66
After a recap of the prequels of Star Wars, the episode begins with a flashback to a group of young people trying to survive Order 66. We get a glimpse of the chaos at inside the Jedi Temple more clearly than in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.
2) THE INQUISITORS ARRIVE ON TATOOINE
From the first episode, the inquisitors land on Tatooine. Among them is the Grand Inquisitor himself (Rupert Friend) in the middle, accompanied by from the Fifth Brother (Sung Kang) to his left, and Reva Sevanderthe Third Sister (Moses Ingram), located on his right. The Inquisitors are on a mission to hunt down the surviving Jedi of Order 66. originally introduced in the Star Wars Rebels animated series.
3) nari , a surviving jedi
The Inquisitors find a Jedi survivor named; Nari, but the latter manages to flee. So there is more than one hidden Jedi; on Tatooine, the other being Obi-Wan Kenobi, of course.
4) obi-wan’s return
We find Obi-Wan Kenobi for the first time sinceStar Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, and he is working currently as …Butcher? mind that the plot presented here unfolds 10 years after the events of this film.
5) YOUNG LUKE SKYWALKER
Obi-Wan watches young Luke Skywalkerfrom afar, and it probably reminded him of that Anakin was also a fan of racing modules when he was a child.
6) OBI-WAN IS ALREADY MADE; CALL BEN
When the Jedi Survivor named Nari finds Obi-Wan, who introduces himself as “Ben”, the name he used in the original Star Wars trilogy.
7) The young leia and aldeeran
The scene then moves to a setting almost unseen in live action, at the scene. except for a small scene in Episode III, at know the planet Alderaan. It is very exciting to see extended footage on this planet for the first time, just as it is equally exciting to see Leia as a child (played by Vivien Lyra Blair). From the start, you realize how great his character has been faithfully portrayed. In the dress-up scene, she plays a trick on her. his mother Breha Organa. The little girl indeed fled into the woods to see the ships leave the planet.
Among the devices named is a Tri-Wing model, which has nevertheless been theoretically developed decades later by the New Republic, and which we saw in Episode IX. It is therefore probably an older model. What’s interesting is that this plane is the result of a promotional collaboration between Lucasfilm and Porsche.
8) luke’s toy
The item Obi-Wan buys from Teeka is the same toy Luke plays with in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.
9) owen lars rebukes obi-wan kenobi
Owen Lars rebukes Obi-Wan Kenobifor approaching of Luke Skywalker, especially after what happened. to Anakin Skywalker (who is now Darth Vader), as in existing comics.
10) Obi-wan has changed a lot
When Reva rushes straight at Owen, the latter does not give in and does not betray Obi-Wan, even if he hates him. We discover here, once again, at how much the Jedi has changed, because he doesn’t interfere either. this occasion. Although they are in the Outer Rim, the Inquisitors know that they must maintain a certain conduct so as not to harm the the image of the Empire.
Apart from that, it is understood that capturing Obi-Wanis a real personal quest for Reva, who wants to the question“What do you think you have to gain by capturing it?”, answers“What is owed to me”. It is virtually certain that we will find out what ties it to. Obi-Wan in future episodes.
11) LEIA GETS KIDNAPLED, THE ORGANA FAMILY SEEKS OBI-WAN KENOBI’S HELP
Leia Gets Kidnapped and Caught ‘is at; Obi-Wan to help him. What is interesting in this scene is that it is parallel to the scene. similar events from Star Wars Episode IV: A new hope. In it, the Organa family sends out a hologram, featuring Breha Organa stating“She needs you, Obi-Wan”. In Episode IV, in her holographic message, Leia declares to Attention Obi-Wan: “Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You are my only hope”.
12) nari is deceased
This situation is very similar to the origin of Spider-Man, finally. Obi-Wan chose not to help Nari, and Nari died at the end of the day. because of his inaction.With great power comes great responsibility, Obi-Wan.
13) It’s time to act
After the request of the Organa family and Nari’s death, Obi-Wan seems to understand that he will indeed have to fight a new fight. The Jedi therefore goes to the middle of the desert, to the place where he had buried his and Anakin’s lightsaber, which he will later give to the Luke in Episode IV.
14) welcome to daiyu
According to All the trailers published before the broadcast of the series, many fans thought that the planet that we discover at the beginning of episode 2 would be Coruscant, but it is actually a planet named Daiyu.
15) THE CLONE TROOPERS HAVE ÉTÉ ABANDONED BY THE EMPIRE
It seems that the Empire has abandonedthe Clone Troopers, who have aged. Obi-Wan encounters a former Clone Trooper and a Clone Wars veteran on the streets of Daiyu. It’s a heartbreaking scene that illustrates what sometimes (and far too often still) happens to war veterans in our real life. Still, it’s fun to see Temuera Morrison (Boba Fett from The Book Of Boba Fett) in this short cameo. Be part of the Legion under Anakin Skywalker and Commander Rex during the Clone Wars.
16) zoom on KUMAIL NANJIANI
After seeing him appear in Marvel’s Eternals, Kumail Nanjiani stars here as a con man named The Eternals. Haja, who poses as a Jedi in order to help people for a fee.
17) a reference to; breaking bad?
Obi-Wan then goes to a real spice laboratory, equipped with from one mask to gases and a lab coat, in what looks like all points of view,àgrave; a giant tribute to Breaking Bad. As a diversion, he goes to the rear, and collides with minions, including a Dathomirian. The Jedi manages to break free by spreading the spice around the room. This scene and the others that follow help us to understand that Obi-Wan has shut down to Strengthfor many years in the past. The latter finally manages to reach Leia’s cell, and free her in a scene very reminiscent of Luke’s in Episode IV, on the Death Star.
18) an outfit reminiscent of another
Young Leia is here dressed as she is as an adult in Episode VI.
19) ANOTHER REMINDER OF LEIA’S HOLOGRAM IN EPISODE IV< /h2>
Observe: Obi-Wan’s position when he tries to convince Leia is similar to that of Obi-Wan. that of Leia in the Episode IV hologram.
20) obi-wan says Leia reminds him of Padmé
Obi-Wan doesn’t say his name, but we all know what he means when he says Leia is as fearless and stubborn as < em>’”she” was.This is a very emotional scene.
21) reva announces to ; obi-wan that annakin is still alive
This sequence was particularly appreciated by viewers, as evidenced by the tweet below:
22) REVA KILLS THE GRAND INQUISITOR
A confusing scene! Reva kills the Grand Inquisitor, but in the Star Wars Rebels animated series, the latter died in Season 1 Episode 1 “Fire Across The Galaxy” after losing to Kanan Jarrus and committing suicide. This perhaps explains why the Obi-Wan Kenobi version of the Grand Inquisitor is so different from his counterpart in < em>Star Wars Rebels. Maybe it’s not the same person? Rupert Friend plays the Obi-Wan Kenobi version, while Jason Isaacs plays the Rebels version, but fans have assumed; that they were one and the same person before seeing this scene inthe seriesObi-Wan Kenobi.
23) HAYDEN CHRISTENSEN AS Darth Vader
The end of episode 2 finally gives us a glimpse of Hayden Christensen in the role of Darth Vader. We see him without his armor healing himself in a vat. bacta, as he opens his eyes.
And if you want to know what dream Hayden Christensen shares with Star Wars fans, you can check out our previous article on the subject.